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Oppens Family History

Oppens Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Coppens, Ovens, Oppel, Opper, Owens, Koppen, Coppess, Oppelt, Hoppes

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Where is the Oppens family from?

You can see how Oppens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oppens family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Oppens's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Oppens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Oppens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 110 immigration records available for the last name Oppens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Oppens. For the veterans among your Oppens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppens lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Oppens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oppens in 1998 was 88, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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